Month: June 2013

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Final Brushstrokes on the Mural

Cesar Viveros has been working on the final mural at St. Marks for about a month now and I met him down there as he was doing the final touch up prior to the big celebration this coming Saturday.  That will include the completion of the murals, the rain garden in Womrath park and the 4600 block corridor improvements.  It’s at 11AM at Womrath park and we’ll be there.

Below is a video of Cesar at St. Marks.  It has been an education for me watching the project evolve.  It was a continuous process that started out with actually asking the residents of Frankford what they wanted.  Cesar listened very intently to everyone and at various points I saw changes come into a mural that people had suggested. It all came from the community from those who chose to participate.


 

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PSA1 Meeting on June 20th

The PSA1 meeting was directed by Officer Andrews as Lt. Burton was not available.  The previous announcement that Lt. Burton would be moving to another PSA has been reversed.

  • Drugs are back on the 4700 block of Griscom Street.  Time for foot patrol officers to coral them again.
  • The long time squatter at 4728 Griscom owned by the Frankford CDC has been evicted again.  The building has been sealed but its an uphill battle to keep him out of there.
  • The club on the 2nd floor at 4721 Oxford that opened for a night a few weeks ago is not licensed and L&I has not made an inspection for several years.  Councilwoman Sanchez office is working on the issue.  Neighbors do not want a night club in the neighborhood.
  • Residents on Penn Street near Harrison complain of drug sales from a house near that intersection.

The next meeting of PSA1 will be on Thursday, July 25th at 7PM at Aria Hospital.

 

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Coming Up in Frankford 6/22 to 7/19/2013

  • Community Fair – Sat, June 22, 11am – 3pm, Glading Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1267 E. Cheltenham Ave. – State Rep. James Clay will host a Community Fair to celebrate the beginning of summer and promote unity in our community. Come enjoy a day of fun and receive valuable information about free or low-cost programs provided by state, local and federal agencies.
  • LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR FOOD – Mon, June 24, 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Frankford Library – HOW TO SHOP, STORE, PREPARE AND SERVE IT SAFELY. with ServSafe-Certified Presenter, Keisha Prosser Table Setting
  • Benefits of Companion Planting – Mon, June 24, 6pm – 7pm, Wissinoming Park Playground – A Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Workshop – Environmental educator and Master Gardener Lori Hayes will explain how the right combination of plants can help your garden, whether you have a large yard or just a few flower pots. This Workshop is Free to the Public, the Community is invited to attend. For more information, Contact Janet E Bernstein, Frankford Garden Club President, at 267-982-9620 jamberstone@gmail.com or Vice President Johnnie Mae Parker 215-537-0145
  • Senior Breakfast – Tue, June 25, 8am – 10am, Aria Health, Frankford – 2nd floor conference room – It’s time to take charge of your health and wellness! Aria will provide our community seniors with monthly insightful tips and information on issues that are directly affection you and your health needs. Breakfast will be provided free of charge. To reserve your seat call 1-877-808-2742.
  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group – Thu, June 27, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street
  • Frankford Neighborhood Center 14th Anniversary Recognition Banquet – Thu, June 27, 7pm – 11pm, Unity Hall, 1349 Unity Street – Honoring Marie Delaney, Chanta-l Hardy and Jennifer Powell-Folks. Tickets $25.00 per person. Deluxe buffet, Open wine and beer bar. Live jazz and entertainment.
  • Frankford Community Health Fair – Sat, June 29, 1pm – 4pm, Aria Health – Frankford Parking Lot, 4900 Frankford Ave. Health Partners in collaboration with Aria Health – Frankford and the Frankford CDC invite you to celebrate health and wellness with us. BMI (body mass index) and blood pressure screenings, face painting, information and give aways.
  • Mural Dedication – Sat, June 29, 1pm – 4pm, Womrath Park, Frankford Ave. at Kensington Ave. – Imagining Frankford Celebration hosted by Councilwoman Maria D. Quinonez-Sanchez. Join The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, The Philadelphia Water Department, and Frankford’s EPIC and NAC groups to celebrate the completed series of murals, the corridor improvements, and the rain garden.
  • Friends of Overington Park – Wed, July 3, 7pm – 8pm, Overington Park, by the tool shed
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting – Thu, July 11, 7pm – 8pm, 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue
  • Neighborhood Advisory Council Meeting – Thu, July 11, 7pm – 8pm, 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow St.
  • Frankford Garden Club – Mon, July 22, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Wissinoming Park Playground
  • Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group – Thu, July 25, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street
  • PSA 1 Meeting – Thu, July 25, 7pm – 8pm, Aria Hospital 4900 Frankford Ave,
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Northwood Civic Association Meeting June 18th

There were only 10 attending the meeting on Tuesday night at St. James but there were quite a few questions and some discussion.

  • The owners of 5260 Castor Avenue have presented a new business plan for the property.  They have signatures of neighbors in the immediate area supporting their application of operate a hair salon at that address.  The Civic has decided to submit a letter of non opposition to the plan to the zoning board.
  • Simpson playground is is still falling down and there are no plans from the city to repair it.  The damage would take capital funds and the council representatives say there is no money.  The pool will open this summer with porta potties available for the swimmers and others users of the facility.  Is this the best they can do?
  • Tom McAvoy reported on the success the Townwatch has had in eliminating truck parking on residential streets in Northwood.  Captain McCloskey has been very supportive.

The next Northwood Civic Association meeting will be held on Tuesday July 16th at 7PM at St. James Lutheran Church at Castor Ave. and Pratt St.